CA37
Dominican Hospital Heliport
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaElevation 115 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KWVI · 10 NM E · 19 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KWVI
WIND
350@4
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS
Active weather alerts
Heat Advisory
9 1014Z to 11 0500Z
San Francisco; Marin Coastal Range; Sonoma Coastal Range; North Bay Interior Mountains; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; North Bay Interior Valleys; San Francisco Bay Shoreline; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; East Bay Interior Valleys; Santa Cruz Mountains; Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose; Eastern Santa Clara Hills; East Bay Hills; Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio; Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest; Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles National Park; Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above
normal during the day, with overnight lows also running 10 to 20
degrees above normal.
* WHERE...Bay Area and Central Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to
heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate
hydration. Impacts possible in some he…
Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water, and
if possible, take water to those who are vulnerable.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to the early
morning or evening. Take action when you experience symptoms of heat
exhaustion and/or heat stroke.
Beat the heat and check the backseat! Do not leave young children or
pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Coastal Flood Advisory
9 0801Z to 10 0800Z
San Francisco; North Bay Interior Valleys; San Francisco Bay Shoreline; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
* WHAT...Up to 1.0 ft of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay, San
Pablo Bay, and Monterey Bay.
* WHEN...In effect now through 1 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisc…
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL
Extended forecast and pilot notes
No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind calm, temperature 26.11C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests tonight partly cloudy, low near 73F, 2% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Partly Cloudy | 73 | NE 2 kt | – | 2% | |
| Thursday | Sunny | 90/58 | SE 4 kt | – | 2% | |
| Friday | Mostly Sunny | 80/55 | WSW 5 kt | – | 0% | |
| Saturday | Sunny | 78/54 | WNW 8 kt | – | 0% | |
| Sunday | Sunny | 78/54 | NW 7 kt | – | 0% | |
| Monday | Sunny | 78/55 | WNW 5 kt | – | 0% | |
| Tuesday | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 73/54 | W 4 kt | – | 0% | |
| Wednesday | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 73 | W 4 kt | – | 0% |
Source: National Weather Service (office MTR). Forecast issued 0611Z.
Radar
Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.
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Crosswind calculator
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RUNWAYS
Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
FIELD CONDITIONS
Field elevation
Field elevation
115 ft MSL
Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.
DAYLIGHT & NIGHT
Sun & logging windows
Sunset
0224Z 7:24 PM
Sunrise
1345Z 6:45 AM
Loggable night
0250Z (7:50 PM local) → 1319Z (6:19 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0224Z (7:24 PM local) → 1345Z (6:45 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0324Z (8:24 PM local) → 1245Z (5:45 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))
FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Dominican Hospital Heliport is in Santa Cruz, California. Field elevation 115 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerKEVIN KEITH
Manager phone831-462-7599
AttendedON CALL
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACA37
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)OAKLAND
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.9907, -121.9825
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY
CA37 traffic patterns
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
1
AVG OPS/DAY
2
Operations trend (1 days)
Busiest day: Fri · Busiest month: Aug
FLEET MIX
Piston single 50%Helicopter 50%
Mostly small piston aircraft.
TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›C172 (Piston single) · ~1 landings/mo
›EC35 (Helicopter) · ~1 landings/mo
›EC45 (Helicopter) · ~0 landings/mo
Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS
Weather reference stations
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›MEDICAL.
›DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES ADDITIONAL CONTACT: KAREN KRISCUNNA 831-462-7525 KAREN.KRISCUNNA@DIGNITYHEALTH.ORG
›PVT USE ONLY.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL HOSPITAL SECURITY AT 831-462-7715
›FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-3748.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CA37 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for CA37. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does CA37 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for CA37. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CA37?
CA37 sits at 115 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CA37?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.